Republicans Slam ActBlue Over Terror Financing Allegations
Capitol Hill is buzzing. Republicans are calling out ActBlue for allegedly taking in money linked to terrorism. The charges are serious. They say that recent transactions hint at money laundering. And that’s not all.
Rep. Darrell Issa is furious. He’s not mincing words. “Credible allegations” of terrorism-linked financing have been raised in his letter. In the letter he accuses ActBlue of accepting donations from groups with ties to U.S.-sanctioned terrorists. Issa demanded an explanation from the company’s top brass.
He writes, “I write to raise concerns regarding the progressive fundraising organization ActBlue – as well as its charitable arm ActBlue Charities – and credible allegations of the provision of fundraising services and payment processing for terror-linked organizations and nonprofits.” Hard-hitting language makes it clear where he stands.
Issa is doubling down. “As mounting evidence of ActBlue’s dangerous corruption piles up, it is imperative that the Department of the Treasury investigate whether ActBlue Charities had reason to know it was handling payments that could support terror,” he said. He’s challenging them to come clean.
The controversy doesn’t end there. The rep pointed fingers at specific donations. He highlighted contributions by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel and the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, a group closely watched for its ties to anti-Israel protests. As he puts it, “Neither ActBlue Charities – nor its parent organization ActBlue – have any reliable process to vet users of their platforms for links to terrorism, simply ignore their obligations under the law, and are actively abetting this collaboration.”
For Issa, terror financing is a red line. “Terror financing is an extremely serious crime, and organizations cannot be given a free pass for failed due diligence, or worse, the enabling of terrorism,” he stressed.
The allegations also include a potential money laundering angle. According to Issa, coordination between ActBlue and the pro-Palestinian groups “may also constitute money-laundering crimes.” His words cut deep and don’t leave much room for soft interpretation.
He doesn’t hold back. “In addition, the flagrant inability of progressive groups to address the appearance of skirting a full range of our laws — or call out the evils of Hamas and the BDS movement — raises critical questions if the activities and coalition building of ActBlue and ActBlue Charities are in reality part of a wider commitment to financing and facilitating attacks on Israel and Jewish people in America and around the globe,” Issa asserted.
This isn’t the first time Republicans have gone after ActBlue. Months ago, House Republicans pulled records from the U.S. Treasury Department to dig into similar claims. Now, with personnel issues and internal strife rocking the organization, Democrats are feeling the heat as they gear up for the 2026 cycle.
ActBlue is on shaky ground. High-profile departures and internal complaints add fuel to the fire. Two unions recently blasted the board in a letter. They slammed the loss of seven top officials. The fallout is making waves, leaving many worried about the future of the organization.
Responding to the turmoil, Megan Hughes, an ActBlue spokeswoman, remarked, “Like many organizations, as we undergo some transition heading into this new election cycle, we are focused on ensuring we have a strong team in place. We greatly appreciate the contributions of our incredible team members and remain deeply committed to the success of our organization and our mission to enable grass-roots supporters to make their voices heard.”
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